This brochure, developed by a manufacturer of wooden blocks and trains, offers advice on the selection and use of toy blocks with children. The guide asserts that blocks, while often thought of as the most simple of toys, have great strength as creativity builders. Topics discussed in the brochure include: "Why We Want Our Children to…

Recognizing the role of creative representation experiences in early childhood in developing a foundation for adult thinking skills, this booklet and accompanying videotape present six key experiences in creative representation in the High Scope Model: (1) recognizing objects by sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell; (2) imitating actions and…

Eliciting creativity in every student in the classroom can be a realistic goal for classroom teachers. The teaching of creativity embraces form and structure as well as freedom of thought and expression. It is very appropriate to provide the student with an imaginative and creative impetus with which he/she cannot only create or establish the…

This report identifies how involvement with the arts provides unparalleled opportunities for learning that enables young people to reach for and attain higher levels of achievement. The research provides examples of and evidence why the arts should be more widely recognized for their current and potential contributions to the improvement of U.S.…

Offers suggestions for avoiding repetitive photo-journalism. Includes a composition suggestion, a technique for using a motorized camera, and a hint on use of background. (TO)

The intent of this article is to explain the use of problem-solving as a curriculum theme in nursing education. (Author)

In order to study the broadening of the field of possibilities for individuals or for society as a whole, a phenomenological study needs to be made of the individual's psychology in his relations with his products or with those of the social system. (Author)

Art critics of both sexes have stereotyped notions as to what constitutes women's art. Author attempted to uncover these stereotypes and to bring them into the open. (Author/RK)

Considered art and the student's self image through his concept of creative expression. (RK)

Discusses the diagnosis of hyperkinesis as a catch-all for problem children and the use of psychoactive drugs as a simplistic method of restraint. Also discusses the results of tests for brain dysfunction, mental ability, creativity, and mental health for drug and non-drug groups of children. (TO)

Contends that most teachers desire to be creative and produce creative responses in their students, but that teachers do not know how to be truly creative nor do they recognize the fact that they do not know that they do not know how. Outlines some of the problems encountered by teachers and curriculum planners when they attempt to deal with the…

Since the practice of responsible art criticism is obviously tied to reflective judgment, the author thought it pertinent to get some bearings on the aim of criticism in an open society before suggesting a concept of art criticism that is teachable in the schools. (Author/RK)